Lamarck and the adaptive conservation of life

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  • Andrés Galera Centro de Ciencias Humanas y Sociales, GEA, CSIC

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.3989/asclepio.2009.v61.i2.287

Keywords:

Evolution, Transformism, Lamarck, Philosophie zoologique

Abstract


This paper studies Lamarck’s evolutionary thought through four analytic elements. Firstly, Lamarckian construction of a founding evolutionary archetype. Secondly, the interpretation of nature as a material system where the organic change represents a continuous process aimed at the adaptative conservation of life. Thirdly, the definition of a genealogical process on the origin of species which identifies the natural method. Fourthly, the redefinition of the concept of species applying the arguments of temporary relativity and individual instability.

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Published

2009-12-30

How to Cite

Galera, A. (2009). Lamarck and the adaptive conservation of life. Asclepio, 61(2), 129–140. https://doi.org/10.3989/asclepio.2009.v61.i2.287

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